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Elder Gallery Exhibit Demonstrates Impact of Eminent Domain on KC Neighborhood

Elder Gallery Exhibit Demonstrates Impact of Eminent Domain on KC Neighborhood

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  • First Demolition, Olive Street.
    Eminent Domain will include a series of photos of the Wendell-Phillips neighborhood including this image titled, "First Demolition, Olive Street."
  • First Demolition, Olive Street.
    Eminent Domain will include a series of photos of the Wendell-Phillips neighborhood including this image titled, "First Demolition, Olive Street."

Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Elder Gallery opens September 1 with an exhibit that explores eminent domain and its implemented reality on a Kansas City neighborhood.

“Eminent Domain” runs September 1 through October 2. Artist Matt Rahner, an assistant professor of visual art at Missouri Valley College, explores themes related to the American experience of landscape and culture. His “Eminent Domain” exhibit features the Wendell-Phillips neighborhood in Kansas City. His work has been exhibited and published nationally and internationally.

A closing reception will be held Friday, October 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Elder Gallery with an artist talk by Rahner at 5:30 p.m.

Elder Gallery is located inside the Roger’s Center for Fine Arts at 50th Street and Huntington Ave. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.